Soft Spot

Soft Spot is a hip piano bar that you can visit with your NYC car rental. They have piano karaoke and jazz happening most evenings here in a relaxed atmosphere. When you are here, you might want to try their signature drink: sugar-free Red Bull, vodka, and triple sec. And if you happen to be celebrating your birthday while you are here, it is an even better deal. The birthday boy or girl drinks free as long as they have someone to take them home safely at the end of the night. They also have great deals daily: drafts and well drinks are two-for-one on weeknights from 5 until 8 p.m. and on weekends from 2 until 8 p.m.

Plan your visit

When you are here with your NYC rental car, you will find that Soft Spot is open Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. until 4 a.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. until 4 a.m. Drinks are reasonably priced here: all are under $9. The music here is rock, acoustic, classical, contemporary, and oldies. Only those 21 and older are allowed. Be sure you have a designated driver if you plan on having more than one drink when you are here, or take public transportation. They are located at 128 Bedford Avenue in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn.

Getting to know the area

When you are here with your car rental in NYC, you may want to explore the Williamsburg area where Soft Spot can be found. This is a neighborhood that borders on Greenpoint, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Bushwick, and the East River. The neighborhood is very diverse, with strong German, Hasidic Jew, Italian, Puerto Rican, and Dominican influences. It is also a magnet for young people of all backgrounds that are moving to the city. It is an influential area for indie rock and the hipster culture. There is a thriving art community that you can experience when you are here with your NYC car rental along Bedford Avenue.

What to see

When you are here with your rental car in NYC, there are a few things not to be missed in Williamsburg. The Kings County Savings Institution is a long-standing bank on the corner of Bedford Avenue and Broadway. It was one of the first buildings landmarked by the city when they started in the 1960s. There are also the Williamsburg Houses, which was the first large-scale housing project in Brooklyn during the Great Depression.

The arts community

Artists were first drawn to the area in the 1970s when rent was low and large spaces were available. Since they are only one subway stop to Manhattan, it is also a convenient place to live or visit when you are here with your NYC rental car. There are several galleries listed in wagmag, a monthly gallery listing. There are also some indie theater spaces such as The Brick Theater and The Charlie Pineapple Theater. You may also find some unique bands while you are here, as the area has been notable for live music. In the 1990s, a number of unlicensed performance venues sprung up in the area. Today, you wont find as many of these venues, but there are many licensed venues that you can enjoy.

When you are here with you NYC car rental, you will find Soft Spot is a unique place to spend the evening. It is a cozy piano bar where the music is good and the drinks are (pretty) cheap. Make sure you have a designated driver if you plan to drink while you are here, or take public transportation.